Thomas Plains Hall built as a Primitive Methodist Church and opened 1901: home of Thomas Plains Tennis Club. Yorke Peninsula South Australia
The Thomas Plains Primitive Methodist Church building is a very well maintained building with new roof work and electrical work.
The tennis courts are also well maintained, with clear markings and good quality cyclone wire surround.
The grounds are generally well kept and clean.
The Thomas Plains Tennis Club is obviously well established here and is a frequent user of the property.
Reverend Buchanan of the Greens Plains Congregational Church conducted the earliest church services at Thomas Plains in 1877. The Primitive Methodists of Greens Plains East and West discussed the construction of a church at Greens Plains East in 1883. Services were first held by the Primitive Methodists in Mr T Rodda's House, Section 13, Hundred of Ninnes at Thomas Plains on 23 September 1883, and continued there for the next 17 years.
Mr Skipworth, a mason from Kadina, began construction of a new church at Thomas Plains on 24 October 1900. The church, located on the south-east comer of Section 17, Hundred of Ninnes, was to cost £180 and was to be completed within eight weeks.
Members of the Pearce, Ramsay and Rodda families donated bags of wheat towards fund raising for the construction work and the new church, measuring 40 feet by 20 feet was opened on Sunday 18 February 1901.
Services on this day were conducted by the Reverends A J Finch and Jackson.
Although occasions such as weddings and baptisms were seldom held in the little church, due to its isolation and lack of a font, church services continued to be conducted regularly at Thomas Plains until the 1920s when changes to the demography of the district, created by improved farming methods and transportation, reduced attendances at the church. Ref: Yorke Peninsula Heritage Survey 1997.
Thomas Plains, March 18
Sunday, March 15th, dawned bright and clear of the delight of Thomas Plains, who were that day to witness the re-opening of the church after a month’s interval, during which time it has been renovated and beautified.
The old lath and plaster ceiling has been replaced by a beautiful steel one, tastefully painted. The woodwork has also been painted, the seats varnished, and a coat of putty plaster adorns the walls.
All connected with the church felt justly proud of the sacred edifice, and as the occasion was also the anniversary of the church the people gathered from far and near, and expressed their admiration of the improvements made.
Two services were conducted by Rev H T Rush, who delivered earnest and appropriate addresses. The choir, which had recently laboured under many difficulties, acquitted themselves creditably.
Unfortunately the weather conditions did not continue favourable and those who had come from a distance no doubt failed to enjoy the drive home.
On Monday a public tea was held at 5pm and was well patronised. It was followed by a public meeting able presided over by Mr R Spry. After The Chairman’s address the visitors from Kadina entertained the audience with the rendering of songs and a violin solo with credit to themselves and pleasure to the audience. The proceeds, which were in aid of church renovations, were very satisfactory, being about £22.
On Tuesday evening the many friends of our highly respected teacher, Miss Fox, met to say goodbye, prior to her leaving the district, to take charge of a school near Nairne. She has been teaching at the Thomas Plains School for four years, and during that time has won the love of the children and respect and goodwill of the neighbourhood. She will be much missed by the tennis club, the literary society, and the Sunday School. Mr Spry presided over a large gathering. After a number had spoken of the high qualities of Miss Fox and expressed their sorrow at her leaving the district, she was presented with a beautiful dressing case as a token of the high esteem in which she is held. Miss Fox, who was taken by surprise, feelingly replied and expressed the hope that at some future time she may be found among them again. Refreshments brought the evening to a close. Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA) 21-3-1908.
A school concert was held in the Thomas Plains Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 24. The Rev Allanson presided over a crowded home, many travelling long distances. Miss Laurel Ramsey supplied appropriate music. The children rendered patriotic songs.
A tableaux entitled 'Australia Will be There,' with Master Stan Olsen as a wounded soldier, resulted in 4/5 in pennies being thrown on the stage, and this soon will be handed over to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.
A comprehensive vote of thanks was moved by Mr J Reid to the teacher (Miss Hooper), to whom great credit is due for her ntiring efforts to make the concert a success. The creditable sum of £6 2s was raised for the Red Cross Fund. A splendid supper was provided by the parents and was heartily partaken of. The concert was a big success from every standpoint. Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA) 27-11-1915.
On Saturday evening last, at the Thomas Plains Church, a very successful farewell social was tendered Sergeant Gordon Rodda, who has enlisted for active service, by the residents of the district.
Sergt Rodda is the youngest son of Mr T H Rodda, of Kadina, and is a very popular young man.
All present realised that Sergt Rodda had obeyed the call of duty and their prayers for his safety were coupled with the heartiest wishes for his safe return at no distant date. Rev Clark then, on behalf of the Kadina Willing Workers' League, presented Sergt. Rodda with a parcel of woollen comforts. Ref: Kadina & Wallaroo Times (SA) 21-1-1917.
THOMAS PLAINS' TENNIS
VICTORY DINNER
Thomas Plains, premiers of the Central Mid-Northern YP Tennis Association for 1952, held a victory dinner at the hall on the evening of. the 26th April. Local club members and two members representing each of the other clubs, the Association president (Mr W Currnow) and wife, and the Association secretary (Mr M K Lamming) and wife, numbering, in all about 60, partook of a sumptuous dinner. The president of Thomas Plains tennis club (Mr B Harris), welcomed all of the visitors.
The toast list was in the hands of the club secretary (Mr C N McKay) and Mr I Spry proposed the Loyal toast. In proposing the toast of “The Association,” Mr B Harris congratulated the president and secretary for carrying out their duties during the year, also the clubs for their co-operation. Mr W Curnow, president, responded on behalf of the Association.
Selections were given by Mr . Rowan on his piano accordion. Mr C Coote proposed the toast of "The Thomas Plains Tennis Team” and congratulated them on their victory. On behalf of his team Mr D Ramsey, vice-captain, replied. The vice-president of the Association, Mr H McKay, gave the toast of the runners-up, the Cunliffe team, and Mr Curnow responded. The Association secretary (Mr M K Lamming), in proposing the toast of the ladies, thanked them for their excellent spread, and Mrs E Ramsey replied.
The evening was spent in table tennis and euchre. Winners of the table tennis were Miss I Ramsey and Mr Graham Daniel, whilst Mrs and Mr Reg Millard were the euchre winners.
The evening concluded with supper. Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA) 1 May 1952.
Thomas Plains Hall built as a Primitive Methodist Church and opened 1901: home of Thomas Plains Tennis Club. Yorke Peninsula South Australia
The Thomas Plains Primitive Methodist Church building is a very well maintained building with new roof work and electrical work.
The tennis courts are also well maintained, with clear markings and good quality cyclone wire surround.
The grounds are generally well kept and clean.
The Thomas Plains Tennis Club is obviously well established here and is a frequent user of the property.
Reverend Buchanan of the Greens Plains Congregational Church conducted the earliest church services at Thomas Plains in 1877. The Primitive Methodists of Greens Plains East and West discussed the construction of a church at Greens Plains East in 1883. Services were first held by the Primitive Methodists in Mr T Rodda's House, Section 13, Hundred of Ninnes at Thomas Plains on 23 September 1883, and continued there for the next 17 years.
Mr Skipworth, a mason from Kadina, began construction of a new church at Thomas Plains on 24 October 1900. The church, located on the south-east comer of Section 17, Hundred of Ninnes, was to cost £180 and was to be completed within eight weeks.
Members of the Pearce, Ramsay and Rodda families donated bags of wheat towards fund raising for the construction work and the new church, measuring 40 feet by 20 feet was opened on Sunday 18 February 1901.
Services on this day were conducted by the Reverends A J Finch and Jackson.
Although occasions such as weddings and baptisms were seldom held in the little church, due to its isolation and lack of a font, church services continued to be conducted regularly at Thomas Plains until the 1920s when changes to the demography of the district, created by improved farming methods and transportation, reduced attendances at the church. Ref: Yorke Peninsula Heritage Survey 1997.
Thomas Plains, March 18
Sunday, March 15th, dawned bright and clear of the delight of Thomas Plains, who were that day to witness the re-opening of the church after a month’s interval, during which time it has been renovated and beautified.
The old lath and plaster ceiling has been replaced by a beautiful steel one, tastefully painted. The woodwork has also been painted, the seats varnished, and a coat of putty plaster adorns the walls.
All connected with the church felt justly proud of the sacred edifice, and as the occasion was also the anniversary of the church the people gathered from far and near, and expressed their admiration of the improvements made.
Two services were conducted by Rev H T Rush, who delivered earnest and appropriate addresses. The choir, which had recently laboured under many difficulties, acquitted themselves creditably.
Unfortunately the weather conditions did not continue favourable and those who had come from a distance no doubt failed to enjoy the drive home.
On Monday a public tea was held at 5pm and was well patronised. It was followed by a public meeting able presided over by Mr R Spry. After The Chairman’s address the visitors from Kadina entertained the audience with the rendering of songs and a violin solo with credit to themselves and pleasure to the audience. The proceeds, which were in aid of church renovations, were very satisfactory, being about £22.
On Tuesday evening the many friends of our highly respected teacher, Miss Fox, met to say goodbye, prior to her leaving the district, to take charge of a school near Nairne. She has been teaching at the Thomas Plains School for four years, and during that time has won the love of the children and respect and goodwill of the neighbourhood. She will be much missed by the tennis club, the literary society, and the Sunday School. Mr Spry presided over a large gathering. After a number had spoken of the high qualities of Miss Fox and expressed their sorrow at her leaving the district, she was presented with a beautiful dressing case as a token of the high esteem in which she is held. Miss Fox, who was taken by surprise, feelingly replied and expressed the hope that at some future time she may be found among them again. Refreshments brought the evening to a close. Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA) 21-3-1908.
A school concert was held in the Thomas Plains Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 24. The Rev Allanson presided over a crowded home, many travelling long distances. Miss Laurel Ramsey supplied appropriate music. The children rendered patriotic songs.
A tableaux entitled 'Australia Will be There,' with Master Stan Olsen as a wounded soldier, resulted in 4/5 in pennies being thrown on the stage, and this soon will be handed over to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.
A comprehensive vote of thanks was moved by Mr J Reid to the teacher (Miss Hooper), to whom great credit is due for her ntiring efforts to make the concert a success. The creditable sum of £6 2s was raised for the Red Cross Fund. A splendid supper was provided by the parents and was heartily partaken of. The concert was a big success from every standpoint. Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA) 27-11-1915.
On Saturday evening last, at the Thomas Plains Church, a very successful farewell social was tendered Sergeant Gordon Rodda, who has enlisted for active service, by the residents of the district.
Sergt Rodda is the youngest son of Mr T H Rodda, of Kadina, and is a very popular young man.
All present realised that Sergt Rodda had obeyed the call of duty and their prayers for his safety were coupled with the heartiest wishes for his safe return at no distant date. Rev Clark then, on behalf of the Kadina Willing Workers' League, presented Sergt. Rodda with a parcel of woollen comforts. Ref: Kadina & Wallaroo Times (SA) 21-1-1917.
THOMAS PLAINS' TENNIS
VICTORY DINNER
Thomas Plains, premiers of the Central Mid-Northern YP Tennis Association for 1952, held a victory dinner at the hall on the evening of. the 26th April. Local club members and two members representing each of the other clubs, the Association president (Mr W Currnow) and wife, and the Association secretary (Mr M K Lamming) and wife, numbering, in all about 60, partook of a sumptuous dinner. The president of Thomas Plains tennis club (Mr B Harris), welcomed all of the visitors.
The toast list was in the hands of the club secretary (Mr C N McKay) and Mr I Spry proposed the Loyal toast. In proposing the toast of “The Association,” Mr B Harris congratulated the president and secretary for carrying out their duties during the year, also the clubs for their co-operation. Mr W Curnow, president, responded on behalf of the Association.
Selections were given by Mr . Rowan on his piano accordion. Mr C Coote proposed the toast of "The Thomas Plains Tennis Team” and congratulated them on their victory. On behalf of his team Mr D Ramsey, vice-captain, replied. The vice-president of the Association, Mr H McKay, gave the toast of the runners-up, the Cunliffe team, and Mr Curnow responded. The Association secretary (Mr M K Lamming), in proposing the toast of the ladies, thanked them for their excellent spread, and Mrs E Ramsey replied.
The evening was spent in table tennis and euchre. Winners of the table tennis were Miss I Ramsey and Mr Graham Daniel, whilst Mrs and Mr Reg Millard were the euchre winners.
The evening concluded with supper. Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA) 1 May 1952.